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Archives for October 2019

Politics
A top Trump adviser was asked if the Bidens came up in China talks. He wouldn’t answer.A top Trump adviser was asked if the Bidens came up in China talks. He wouldn’t answer.
Politics

It should’ve been quite easy for Peter Navarro to answer “no” — unless the answer really is “yes.”

By Alex Ward
Politics
A top Trump student loan official just resigned, calling for debt forgivenessA top Trump student loan official just resigned, calling for debt forgiveness
Politics

A former Department of Education official advocated the measure following Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos denouncing debt forgiveness proposals.

By Hannah Brown
Climate
California’s deliberate blackouts were outrageous and harmful. They’re going to happen again.California’s deliberate blackouts were outrageous and harmful. They’re going to happen again.
Climate

The many causes and grim tidings of the state’s latest energy crisis.

By David Roberts
Politics
Barack Obama and the Clintons will deliver remarks at Elijah Cummings’s funeralBarack Obama and the Clintons will deliver remarks at Elijah Cummings’s funeral
Politics

Elijah Cummings lay in state at the US Capitol before funeral services in Baltimore, Maryland.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
WHO just declared another polio virus strain eradicated. There’s one more to go.WHO just declared another polio virus strain eradicated. There’s one more to go.
Politics

Once a leading killer of children, polio has nearly been wiped out by a global vaccination effort.

By Julia Belluz
Culture
C-3PO isn’t going to die in The Rise of Skywalker, is he?C-3PO isn’t going to die in The Rise of Skywalker, is he?
Culture

C-3PO isn’t built for battle, only scolding. That’s why everyone’s so worried about him.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Climate
Using electricity at different times of day could save us billions of dollarsUsing electricity at different times of day could save us billions of dollars
Climate

“Load flexibility” could shave 15 percent off our peak electricity needs by 2030.

By David Roberts
Politics
Tim Ryan is dropping out of the presidential race to focus on the HouseTim Ryan is dropping out of the presidential race to focus on the House
Politics

Ryan’s presidential campaign turned out to be just as successful as his effort to topple Nancy Pelosi.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
Technology
Leaked transcript: Read what WeWork’s new chairman told anxious employees at an all-hands meetingLeaked transcript: Read what WeWork’s new chairman told anxious employees at an all-hands meeting
Technology

The new chairman of the troubled coworking firm confirmed layoffs and explained how he plans to rescue the company from distress.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Future Perfect
Is biohacking ethical? It’s complicated. A new Netflix series explains why.Is biohacking ethical? It’s complicated. A new Netflix series explains why.
Future Perfect

Unnatural Selection tackles tough questions about CRISPR gene editing, designer babies, and more.

By Sigal Samuel
Education
Police officer resigns after video shows him using excessive force on an 11-year-old girlPolice officer resigns after video shows him using excessive force on an 11-year-old girl
Education

The incident has reignited a debate about police presence in schools.

By P.R. Lockhart
Technology
Facebook is launching a news section — and will pay some publishers millionsFacebook is launching a news section — and will pay some publishers millions
Technology

Facebook’s news project will pay some publishers millions for stories they’ve already written. It’s a major shift.

By Peter Kafka
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
How the Democratic presidential candidates would combat the opioid epidemicHow the Democratic presidential candidates would combat the opioid epidemic
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Most want more addiction treatment. Some want harm reduction. A couple want to decriminalize harder drugs.

By German Lopez
Politics
Trump’s lawyer says he can’t be prosecuted. I asked 16 legal experts if that’s true.Trump’s lawyer says he can’t be prosecuted. I asked 16 legal experts if that’s true.
Politics

“That is completely absurd.”

By Sean Illing
Politics
It’s time to broaden the impeachment inquiryIt’s time to broaden the impeachment inquiry
Politics

The House should be asking questions about Trump’s dealings with Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and others.

By Matthew Yglesias